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WEBFebruary 7, 2024. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate in all parts of the world. It January 12, 2024. In life, the need for a …

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Helt's Approach to Accessible and Affordable Health Insurance in

WEBPayment for healthcare in Nigeria is predominantly out-of-pocket but a new player believes in spite of the numerous odds stacked against it, an already familiar approach could …

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WHO and Google are partnering to boost physical activity

WEBGoogle Fit now has WHO on-board. Global health body WHO has announced it is working with Google to share health advice through new and innovative platforms.

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There is a new WHO International Classification of Diseases

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is today releasing its new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). The ICD is the foundation for identifying health trends and …

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Nigeria's worrisome emergency response and the need to look …

WEBNigeria’s worrisome emergency response and the need to look beyond infectious diseases Nigeria has an impressive emergency response for outbreaks but victims of road …

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Muhammad Pate could be Nigeria’s next health minister

WEBThere are strong indications that Dr Muhammad Pate could be Nigeria’s next health minister, this follows his decision to rescind his appointment as the CEO of Gavi, The …

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Gavi officially extends support for Nigeria to 2028

WEBThe Government of Nigeria committed to invest close to US$ 2 billion to finance its vaccines over the next 10 years. Gavi’s financial support of around US$ 1 billion will include US$ …

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What you need to know about Nigeria’s new mental health law

WEB0. Post Views: 1,580. Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari recently signed the country mental health bill into law. Described as groundbreaking, the new law aims, among …

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Nigeria's proposed health budget for 2019

WEBIn 2019, the Nigerian government’s expenditure for health includes major investments in vaccination, notably the tens of billions of naira it is setting aside a total of N24.75 billion …

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Tackling Nigeria's Medication Management Challenges of Access …

WEBPost Views: 3,871. Access to necessary medications for illnesses such as HIV/AIDS can be a struggle for patients in emerging markets like Nigeria and other African countries. With …

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Kofi Annan's biggest achievement in healthcare

WEBAfter years in public health, Annan, who had a degree in economics, wanted to bring global attention to the ways in which an untreated epidemic directly affects the UN’s …

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The Public Hospital factor threatening quality healthcare across

WEBAs Nigerian government dispute a critical report, citizens' harrowing experience paint a scary picture of public hospitals across Nigeria that

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The direct translation for “mental health” in Hausa is “services for

WEBMental health is increasingly getting popular in Nigeria but the stigmatization associated with individuals with the various mental conditions remains deeply engrained in the …

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On healthcare and ‘global best practice’: JOHESU vs NMA in focus

WEBOn healthcare and ‘global best practice’: JOHESU vs NMA in focus It is no news that the Nigerian health sector has been in crisis.

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3.4 billion people are one medical bill away from poverty

WEBThe World Bank has revealed that about 3.4 billion people across the world who earn US$5.50 a day or less are just one medical bill away from sinking into poverty.

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Nigeria’s Top 10 psychiatric hospitals and mental health institutions

WEBDespite these facilities, experts generally believe that mental health care remains inadequate in Africa’s most populous black country. These are the regional psychiatric …

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Nutritional challenges in pregnancy

WEBTaking into consideration the proximity, taste, cost of obtaining foods also form part of the nutritional challenge. Poor nutrition can be associated with lower income, rural areas …

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NATIONAL POLICY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY

WEBIn 1991, the Federal Government of Nigeria adopted a health policy which placed provision of mental health services at the Primary Health Care level. This policy updates that …

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